Tie A No Slip Loop Knot - best for crankbaits

[@MikeTellsIt]

Thank you! Never understood why my Rapalas didn't work. Used this knot yesterday and the pike and bass were slamming my lure like it was free pizza at a pot party.

[@FishingwithNat]

Awesome - glad I could help!

[@BLiNkBLis]

Used this fishing with crankbait for the first time and held onto some good sized bass! Thanks!

[@FishingwithNat]

Good to hear. Thanks for the comment.

[@Dixon_Cider407]

Nice

[@dan3244]

That my go to knot caught 45" musky on 10lb test .DONT MAKE YOU KNOT COMPLICATED DONT NEED TO BE

[@FishingwithNat]

Sometimes simple is best.

[@york316]

Thanks bro, crystal clear instructions!👊

[@FishingwithNat]

Great - thanks

[@SinaSadri-sm7iz]

Hi man! what is your favorite and strongest knot you know of? all my knots fail and i want to know which one i should use

[@FishingwithNat]

The Trilene knot, palomar knot, and modified Uni knot are all great and I use them all often. I have videos on all of those in my knot-tying playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLcXAWxBLRzoKPQ2y39AtqVjoOiVnsO0GB

[@SinaSadri-sm7iz]

@@FishingwithNat thanks!

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Had a 15 lb pike on line that was 5lb for parch the knot is main part of any fishing rig .i lost big trout over rushing to get lure on water i never wet knot and she came out of water jump and shap the knot at ring.

[@FishingwithNat]

Skimping on a good knot is never worth it. Too many great fish are lost because of that mistake.

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

@@FishingwithNat and u lose your lure aswell .i had seafish that snap line just at knot one was a pb i seen her and she snap .once knot is done right your good to go.

[@kokuokirai1103]

same thing happened to me last weekend, luckily my bro got the same fish not even 10 minutes later, got my hook back lol

[@FishingwithNat]

@@kokuokirai1103 I once had a pike bite me off and steal my spinner. I had a spare and casted that out to the same area, caught the pike, and got my spinner back!

[@garyhoward2186]

Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line kzbin.infoUgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (any poundage) through an official test it always seems to break well above rated poundage. This line stretches a very good amount before it breaks and does well in saltwater too. Not the best line for a spinning reel in my opinion, especially if you're planning on using it for lures only due to it having a bit of memory but still a great line whether filling a spool, using as top shot or strictly for leader line. I've bought a bunch of Big game line in the past and plan on continuing to do so in the future.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for watching

[@livenhfree]

Thank you! Question: I know that with many knots, it's important to thread the line back through loops in a particular direction (that is, the same way it went through the first time). What is the rule with this loop knot? Thanks again!

[@FishingwithNat]

That is important with some knots (especially line-to-line knots like an Alberto knot or blood knot), but I don't think it matters either way with this knot.

[@Deven210]

What do you libricate the knot with? I know this may be a stupid question so I apologize in advance.

[@FishingwithNat]

Most people lubricate it with saliva by just putting the line between their lips. Another option is to rub water on it or dip it in the lake (while still holding onto the lure to make sure it doesn't fall off of the knot).

[@Deven210]

@@FishingwithNat thanks for the response Nat! Haven’t fished since I was 13. I’m now in my 30’s and trying to get back into it.

[@FishingwithNat]

@@Deven210 Glad to help. Good luck fishing!

[@gjordan8800]

It's not a stupid question. It's a great question. Saliva is what I use.

[@alexandergoss2481]

I was wondering the same thing

[@robertknull456]

Why knot just use a snap clip? ( without a swivel ). That way you can change lures without re-tying? Is the knot better than a snap clip?

[@FishingwithNat]

It depends who you ask. I personally use snaps often and I think they offer the same benefits as a loop knot. Others will swear that a loop knot is better. I made a couple of underwater comparison videos about this exact question (3 minutes and 4 minutes). kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6QnqB4iMSshZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4O2mXlrqb6AetE

[@Kittyplay-xd4]

Thank you this really helped me 😊

[@FishingwithNat]

Great!

[@moejoeryzen2983]

Everyone else I’ve seen do this knot sends the tag end through the overhand knot loop after it’s run through the eye of the lure.

[@FishingwithNat]

That will also work. There are lots of ways to tie a loop knot that perform well.

[@jamesdrakos7256]

That’s how I was taught . Improved clinch pretty much and the overhand knot just holds your loop from slipping to the eye of the lure .

[@jasminediggs5522]

What kind of fishing is this knot useful for?

[@FishingwithNat]

It's mostly used for crankbait fishing, and crankbaits catch almost anything.

[@gamer_hd.7415]

very useful thx

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@bytemee0513]

been doing this just bigger so i can fit the lure through the loop so i can switch the lure without cutting the line

[@FishingwithNat]

So you undo the knot to slip the lure off and then retie it?

[@bytemee0513]

@ I can do that ,it’s just big enough to loop the line around the lure so I don’t have to untie it looks a loop knot either way works fishing in the cold weather I want the quickest way possible

[@BrokenFox9]

How about to a swivel clip so can change lures quicker?

[@FishingwithNat]

Good timing - I am releasing a comparison video this evening that looks at loop knots, snaps, swivels, split rings, etc. and compares them all above and below water.

[@BrokenFox9]

@@FishingwithNat I found that swivel clip changes how my lipless crankbait moves. If I put a flat clip it wobbles better for some reason. Same for my jerkbaits and swimbaits. Idk maybe it’s just me

[@FishingwithNat]

@@BrokenFox9 I think a swivel clip/snap swivel is typically unnecessary on crankbaits. Crankbaits rarely cause any line twist that would justify the swivel part, unless the retrieval speed is too fast. I tend to direct-tie with jerkbaits to keep them balanced when suspending.

[@FishingwithNat]

Frank - you might enjoy the new video comparing various ways to attach a lure. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4O2mXlrqb6AetE

[@TheBhill]

A snap swivel will really alter the presentation of the lure, action & appearance.

[@pnw_element9822]

After watching this I was able to tie a loop knot I normally just tie em on

[@FishingwithNat]

Excellent!

[@jasaldhafiry2645]

The best👌

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@EthanHorne-jn1jb]

Thanks😊

[@FishingwithNat]

You're welcome!

[@Rohitgaming-od7fw]

Nice, thanks

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback

[@davidstokes925]

I thought you were supposed to go up through your first before the turns around your main line. Then go back down through the knot first knot and then tighten.

[@FishingwithNat]

That will work too. Either way produces a loop knot that won't slip.

[@PeterBall-y9s]

Pull it tight???

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes?

[@raulisrael7342]

will this work for top water whopper ploppers?

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes but there's no real reason for a loop knot on a whopper plopper since it just retrieves straight back. A snug knot like a modified Uni or Trilene knot tends to be stronger.

[@nat0rade]

Beauty

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@mikegrant8490]

A figure 8 and a pull...

[@FishingwithNat]

Also good.

[@Cole81623]

I tried this and triple checks to see if it was right and first cast my lure flew right off my line

[@FishingwithNat]

Did the loop get cut? Tag end pulled through? Knot broke? This is a very common knot so that shouldn't have happened.

[@kazoohakazoo362]

Ive used both this knot and the rappala knot. Lost 4 baits with rappala knot and never lost one with this

[@FishingwithNat]

It's a great knot. Not as strong as some snug knots but still a reliable one.

[@pauldean8638]

Put a trace wire on that has a clip , you just clip a new lure on instead of making new knots every time .

[@FishingwithNat]

Snaps/clips are a good way to achieve the same result

[@DropeVougher]

But you add weight on the tip of the lure that may unbalance some fine baits

[@pauldean8638]

@@DropeVougher the ones I use are light and good for diver/top splash lures as you say it causes a minimal dip at the nose. Just depends on your target fish if there teeth can cut through line easily

[@livenhfree]

@@pauldean8638 Yeah, I'd say that's no problem. But I wouldn't use a snap/swivel for soft baits/paddletails/jigs. I want them to have complete freedom of movement.

[@raiderswish]

Missed the overhand knot..

[@FishingwithNat]

That's the first loop formed right at the beginning before putting the line through the lure eye.

[@Phalanx6433]

8 inches is way too much leader to take

[@FishingwithNat]

You can use less. It's just easier to tie with a longer tag end.

[@williamjonson6845]

Too large a loop

[@FishingwithNat]

You can adjust the loop size to your preference as you tie the knot. Just bring the overhand knot closer to the lure eye before tightening it.